http://fumchightstown.org/ en http://fumchightstown.org/typo3conf/ext/tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://fumchightstown.org/ 18 16 TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0600 http://fumchightstown.org/index.php?id=82&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=76&cHash=f8f234f965d753052add4451cf48c6ca Proverbs 3:27,28 says, “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to... th, after many, many phone calls (with help from Jim Chamberlain) we were able to get the family a 4 night hotel stay through Mercer County Emergency Shelter Services.  When Tuesday morning came, we  were back in the same spot no place to go. I picked them up from the hotel and then drove them to Mercer County Social Services.  After sitting for nearly 20 hours at social services, conversations with DYFUS, the Police, Other Clergy, the School Districts, RISE, Housing Authority, getting the Mayor of Hightstown & East Windsor involved and many others including the United Methodist Conference, there was no other option but to bring the family to the church at the end of the day on Tuesday.  That being said,  they are staying in the youth room.  Our next social service appointment with a case worker is not until February 1.  The family has received food from RISE, our food pantry, eating meals at my house, and I have arranged for meals at Hightstown Dinner. When the children start school on Tuesday morning, they will receive breakfast and lunch at school. I COULD NOT PUT A WOMAN AND THREE CHILDREN ON THE STREET.  I know God placed her at FUMCH for us to live out our vision and mission.  Many new doors are opening for the family as I have been an advocate for  them and feel led to journey with them.  Our prayers are to find affordable local housing. On Monday I have a meeting with  Keith from the Housing Authority, Leslie from Rise and others to assess the options and combine resources.   I thank you for support and prayers in this difficult situation, as we support this family. ]]> pastorheidib@verizon.net Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0600